What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 15:04

Midsomer Mikey wrote:A big sister Z4 3.0si 2006 in phoenix yellow with black & yellow seats

It's against the law to write a post like this without any pics

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 15:53

6 months tax again

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 16:26

......see my post on Bosch 4 hole injectors.....fitted today...and it's soooooooo

Midsomer Mikey · Post by **Midsomer Mikey** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 16:29

Brian H wrote:
Midsomer Mikey wrote:A big sister Z4 3.0si 2006 in phoenix yellow with black & yellow seats

It's against the law to write a post like this without any pics

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I have uploaded pics to photobucket but don`t know how to post them on here the thread on posting is out of date photobucket has changed

Midsomer Mikey · Post by **Midsomer Mikey** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 17:28

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Midsomer Mikey · Post by **Midsomer Mikey** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 17:45

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Sat 31 Aug, 2013 18:45

^^^^ Very Nice

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Sun 01 Sep, 2013 11:37

not a purchase as such (more a liberation from my work) I now have warm white footwell lights in the form of flexible sticky backed led strips (I have hidden them up under the footwells so you cant see the strips

) another thing I did today, again not costing anything was - after driving around for the last couple of months with my new 16 inch wheels, it suddenly accured to me that I still have a 15 inch spare (insert facepalm smiley here) so I ditched it today and im now spare wheel free

im not too worried as I have a Mercedes tyre pump complete with the liquid that are supplied now instead of a spare.

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Wed 04 Sep, 2013 20:27

A new head unit

Decided against a DVD player as they are so expensive for a decent one with all the features I wanted.

Went for a new kenwood unit with built in parrot Bluetooth for hands free calling, sd slot, aux port, USB connection for the iPod/iPhone and Bluetooth audio streaming. Oh and it's also got one of them slots that you put them shiney round things in, think they used to be known as CDs?

Fitted it this afternoon and it sounds great but still all the settings and stuff to play around with

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Thu 05 Sep, 2013 07:20

littlefeller wrote:it suddenly accured to me that I still have a 15 inch spare (insert facepalm smiley here)

That's probably still the correct spare for your car. Just because the wheel is a different size, doesn't mean the rolling circumference is different.

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Thu 05 Sep, 2013 17:06

BladeRunner919 wrote:
littlefeller wrote:it suddenly accured to me that I still have a 15 inch spare (insert facepalm smiley here)
That's probably still the correct spare for your car. Just because the wheel is a different size, doesn't mean the rolling circumference is different.

thinking about this your prob correct, well spotted.

dw1985 · Post by **dw1985** » Tue 10 Sep, 2013 12:39

antenna base unit... i have a radio again! woo-hoo!

Mugs · Post by **Mugs** » Tue 10 Sep, 2013 17:44

new shocks, springs and top mounts all round - handling transformed

next will be ARBs, drop links and wishbone bushes.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Tue 10 Sep, 2013 17:57

A full set of new boots. The old tyres were well shot and techinally illegal I suppose. Nice to be able to go around corners again.

Fenlander · Post by **Fenlander** » Thu 12 Sep, 2013 15:18

Boot Lid re-spray
Both Sills done too
Front Bumper polished some marks out (marks care of a crappy parking effort by a local mum collecting sprogs from school one day)

Got this done at Peterborough Trim Repairs in Woodston, Peterborough and they have done a very good job of tidying up my 2.2

Would recommend them to anyone in the area their tel number is: 01733 235 191

Can't load a photo as camera has decided to throw a wobbly and will find it's way to the dustbin shortly!

Bi11 · Post by **Bi11** » Tue 17 Sep, 2013 22:07

12 months MOT - no advisories

motco · Post by **motco** » Sat 28 Sep, 2013 08:27

Re-proofed the hood ready for winter. I have a hard top but might delay its fitting...

Belle · Post by **Belle** » Sat 28 Sep, 2013 12:42

Boot lid wiring loom repair kit after several diy fixes which haven't fixed all problems. Not looking forward to fitting it.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 28 Sep, 2013 12:56

Just spent the past 4 hours under my Z3....recoated the entire underbody with black liquid plastic.. quite some effort having to remove cable and pipe clips etc etc as well as heatsheilds...but finally done...

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun 29 Sep, 2013 16:55

Southernboy wrote:Just spent the past 4 hours under my Z3

Good way to "bond" with the car and get to know all its underneath bits though SB.

Just fitted a new set of Pagid front disc pads and inspected/cleaned/greased the calipers - surprising how much brake fluid I had to syringe from the filler bottle as a result of fitting new, fat pads.

Aim to flush the brake fluid next week.

dw1985 · Post by **dw1985** » Mon 30 Sep, 2013 13:27

took a silly purple sinyl sticker off thr petrol cap and fitted a new bonnet badge... cool!

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 30 Sep, 2013 20:28

Finally got me one of these: -

Bought second hand with the correct boss for the Z3/E36, great mod but I must admit to being disappointed with condition. Just missed a new one being sold on Z3MCoupe forum by a couple of hours

P.S. the missing raid badge is now back on.

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun 06 Oct, 2013 18:30

Flushed around 1 litre of new DOT 4 brake fluid through my system so that it was running out nice and clean through each calliper.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 06 Oct, 2013 20:12

You need to get some leaher restore kit for the steering wheel....a half hour with that and it'll look brand new...

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 06 Oct, 2013 20:22

Brian H wrote:Finally got me one of these: -

Bought second hand with the correct boss for the Z3/E36, great mod but I must admit to being disappointed with condition. Just missed a new one being sold on Z3MCoupe forum by a couple of hours

P.S. the missing raid badge is now back on.

Looks good Brian, how easy was the install with the airbag,

Tim.

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 07 Oct, 2013 16:55

TitanTim wrote:
Looks good Brian, how easy was the install with the airbag,

Tim.

Real easy Tim, if you buy the correct wiring harness boss etc it is a 10min job. If you adapt your existing harness is takes a little longer. Great modification

Brian

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 07 Oct, 2013 19:12

Brian H wrote:
TitanTim wrote:
Looks good Brian, how easy was the install with the airbag,

Tim.
Real easy Tim, if you buy the correct wiring harness boss etc it is a 10min job. If you adapt your existing harness is takes a little longer. Great modification

Brian

Thanks Brian, I wouldn't mind one of these

Tim.

Alan W · Post by **Alan W** » Thu 10 Oct, 2013 20:05

Thought these stickers were pretty cool and might buy them... if I knew where to stick them?

Maybe on the garage window.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-LOW-BMW-Z3 ... 3a70219c8b

samytee · Post by **samytee** » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 12:19

Bought myself a nice little gear nob off ebay for just over £10

samytee · Post by **samytee** » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 12:24

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 12:41

Alan W wrote:Thought these stickers were pretty cool and might buy them... if I knew where to stick them?

Maybe on the garage window.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-LOW-BMW-Z3 ... 3a70219c8b

thats not the one you need mate ......

its this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NO-HAIRDRESSI ... 0296034014

robf · Post by **robf** » Sat 19 Oct, 2013 07:32

Nolathane Bushes >> front end;drop links + ARB mount bushes
for the rear end; diff mount ,subframe,+adjustable camber thingies and drop links oh and oil for the diff.
From aceman seat bushes.
Well that is an improvement all round ,especially on the twisty bits.
Had the rear end work done by Racelign.

mnbrennan · Post by **mnbrennan** » Sat 19 Oct, 2013 09:41

1. Replacement centre console with aluminium face plate. Can I swap this out for my blue one?

2. Scuffmaster recolouring kit for my worn seat bolster

3. Magnetic stone guards

lordhelpus · Post by **lordhelpus** » Tue 22 Oct, 2013 13:15

Chips Away!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.chipex.co.uk/?gclid=CImjnIG_ ... tAodviIAOA

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Tue 22 Oct, 2013 16:27

lordhelpus wrote:Chips Away!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.chipex.co.uk/?gclid=CImjnIG_ ... tAodviIAOA

They didn't show you a close up as before did they ?

indizee · Post by **indizee** » Wed 23 Oct, 2013 20:50

Bought a new cruise control switch for my Z4. Love to cruise

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 15:45

Finally fitted my Z3M grills, car up for sale this week!

Sad to see her go, but my 1 week old boy is well worth it!

(ps - I know it needs a clean, not got time today! Praying for a dry few hours tomorrow to get the mircofibre out!)

lordhelpus · Post by **lordhelpus** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 16:20

Torx bit set..... to get to those pesky seat bushes that have worn out!!!!

David · Post by **David** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 17:36

Just bought this brushed ally centre console trim at a steal of a price IMO.

http://bit.ly/1akTkSC

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 17:48

DavidZ3 wrote:Just bought this brushed ally centre console trim at a steal of a price IMO.

http://bit.ly/1akTkSC

That looks smart, a good bargain, especially with the chrome circular gauge trims!

David · Post by **David** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 18:08

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:
That looks smart, a good bargain, especially with the chrome circular gauge trims!

I already have them on my current dials. Didn't know they were sought after. Will stick them in stock exchange if it interests somebody, when the ally trim arrives.

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janijoeli · Post by **janijoeli** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 20:15

These just arrived from Germany...

Cheers Daniel!

(Also two drive shaft torx bolts, torx socket set, 40-piece socket set, torque wrench, and Gummi Pflege rubber care stuff)

Del · Post by **Del** » Thu 24 Oct, 2013 21:26

Brake disc thickness gauge

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Sun 27 Oct, 2013 15:47

An MOT refusal certificate

And 2 rear brake pipes and a new wishbone bush to replace the worn items so hopefully it flies through the retest

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 28 Oct, 2013 12:50

Bought myself a steering wheel retrim from http://www.royalsteeringwheels.com

Took a couple of weeks and really happy with the outcome.

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Mon 28 Oct, 2013 16:37

A Z4 3.0 Si Sport Coupé, to keep my zeddy company

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 28 Oct, 2013 17:22

Very very nice calbens

two Pheonix yellow z4s on the same page, 1 roadster, 1 coupe

Brian4 · Post by **Brian4** » Mon 28 Oct, 2013 20:15

Hi Brian

Did you get a new wheel or have yours retrimmed? I'm thinking of getting ours redone only fatter as I have got used to the M sport wheel in our E61

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 28 Oct, 2013 20:27

Brian4 wrote:Hi Brian

Did you get a new wheel or have yours retrimmed? I'm thinking of getting ours redone only fatter as I have got used to the M sport wheel in our E61

Retrimmed Brian, the steering wheel above is the Raid one I bought recently, I did however have my last steering wheel done by the same guy, he thickened that one up and it did feel a lot better.

Brian4 · Post by **Brian4** » Mon 28 Oct, 2013 20:37

Thanks Brian. I have just noticed elsewhere that you had a raid wheel, does look good though. Better talk nicely to the boss or perhaps Santa.